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Figure 6.1. Examples of paper-based items used to collect data
Next, review all of the computer programs that the organization uses to collect data. The
objective here is to gather a set of sample screenshots that represent how the organization
uses these programs to work with data. A word of caution: Many people have discovered
unique and ingenious ways to use common programs, such as word processors and spread-
sheets, as a way to collect and manage data. Make sure you speak with someone who is
familiar with the way the computers are being used within the organization and determine
which programs the organization is using to manage its data.
As you review each program, find a screen that best represents how the program collects
data. You're looking for screens similar to those in
Figure 6.2
.
